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- [Agreement for sale of Boston, an enslaved man, in Connecticut]
- An agreement for the sale of an enslaved man named Boston in Connecticut between enslaver John Griswold and the estate of deceased enslaver Josiah Filly, executed by David Barber.
- [Complaint against Dryden Holcomb for assaulting Richard Niles]
- A complaint against a man named Dryden Holcomb for allegedly assaulting Richard Niles.
- [Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]
- A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
- [Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry]
- An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of a Maria, an enslaved woman, from enslaver Clinton Terry.
- [St. David's Episcopal Church]
- Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal church. There are many people standing outside of the church.
- [Train on Waller Creek Bridge]
- Photograph of the front view of a steam train paused on the Waller Creek bridge in Austin. Buildings can be seen on both the right and left hand side of the bridge. There are passengers visible on the platform to the left of the train. On the back of the photograph there is a note that reads "With a little steam left this forerunner of a soon-to-be speeding civilization has stopped on the little Waller Creek bridge in Austin to let the passengers from Houston and other points out a the Depot House, Christmas day, 1871." Also on the back there is a note that reads "504 E 5th(?) Houston & Texas Central."
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her to carry a note on a property.
- [Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
- A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan.
- [Bridge over Barton Creek]
- Photograph of a bridge over Barton Creek.
- Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
- Short story about a "professional tramp" in New Orleans.
- Rouge et Noire
- A short story about the banana trade in Central America based on O. Henry's experiences in Honduras in the late 1890s. This is perhaps the first instance of O. Henry's use of the term "banana republic."
- Bulger's Friend
- Short story about an old man who joins the Salvation Army.
- Hearts and Hands
- Short story about a marshal and a prisoner.
- The Pimienta Pancakes
- A cow camp cook tells a story about a pancake recipe.
- The Sphinx Apple
- Short story about a group of travelers stopped for the night.
- Hearts and Crosses
- Short story set in Texas.
- The Ransom of Mack
- Short story about two hustlers.
- A Double-Dyed Deceiver
- Short story about a young man who flees to South America to avoid being sentenced for murder.
- Telemachus, Friend
- A man discusses friendship with a hotel proprietor. The advertisement on the cover of the magazine for Cream of Wheat includes the brand's mascot, Rastus, a racist depiction of a Black cook.
- [Post Office and Federal Building in Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of two men on the front steps of a large brick building. A sign above the building's entrance says, "Post Office and Court House."
- [Tayor County Courthouse, Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of the Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene, Texas. It is a two-story building with an additional two stories in a clock tower. An individual is sitting by the bushes in front of the building.
- [Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas]
- Photograph of the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas. It is a three-story brick building with an awning around the ground level.
- Compliments of the Season
- A short story set during Christmastime, centered around the misadventures of several characters.
- The Country of Elusion
- Short story about a magazine editor.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- Next to Reading Matter
- Short story set in New York
- Helping the Other Fellow
- Short story set in South America.
- Thimble Thimble
- Short story about a wealthy family.
- The Third Ingredient
- Short story about two young women who live in a tenement.
- A Christmas Pi-
- A short story set at Christmastime.
- The Unprofitable Servant
- Unfinished short story set in New York.
- [Man in a Car on Riverside Drive, Austin]
- Photograph of a man driving a car on Riverside Drive in Austin. A logo on the side of the car reads "Henderson."
- Riverside Drive, Austin
- Photograph of a man driving an automobile on Riverside Drive in Austin. The Texas Capitol and other buildings are visible in the background.
- [Texas League Ball Park Flooded by Colorado River]
- Photograph of the Texas League Ballpark in South Austin flooded by the Colorado River in December 1913.
- Riverside Drive, Austin
- Photograph of a man driving a car on Riverside Drive in Austin. A logo on the side of the car reads "Henderson."
- Austin High School Band
- Portrait of the Austin High School Band standing at the steps of the Capitol.
- Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction
- Photograph of construction of Lohman's Crossing bridge, showing man walking toward vehicle which is partly submerged in water.
- Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction
- Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
- Men on Lohman's Crossing Bridge Under Construction
- Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
- [Library interior of Austin High School with students reading at tables, Austin, Texas]
- Photograph of students reading at long wooden tables in the Austin High School library, located at 1202 Rio Grande. The students are seated in wooden chairs with vertical back slats. The circulation desk is visible at the back of the room, and there are two framed prints on the walls. There are four pendant schoolhouse lamps on the ceiling, and a ceiling fan over the circulation desk. The name Mameye Robison is written on the foreedge of a book stacked on a table near the front of the photograph.
- Austin American Statesman Building 7th & Colorado
- Photograph of American Statesman Bldg
- Austin High School Maroons
- Photograph of young man in football uniform. Believed to be House Park Stadium.
- Legislature - Candid
- Photograph of man seated at desk
- Legislature - Candid
- Photograph of four men casting dice
- [Austin Dam]
- Photograph of Austin Dam. Several people watch as the water runs into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
- [Austin Dam]
- Photograph of the Austin Dam. Several people watch as water flows into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
- Austin High School Maroons
- Photograph of High School football team
- Austin High School Maroons
- Photograph of High School football team
- Austin High School Maroons
- Photograph of high school football team